Rio Ave v Moreirense prediction
Team pages: Rio Ave · Moreirense · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Rio Ave vs Moreirense, Primeira Liga on Sun, 10 Jan 2027 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
Form and momentum
Rio Ave are winless in their last four matches (last 15 results). Seven of Rio Ave’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in six of Rio Ave’s last 15 results (40%).
Seven of Moreirense’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in seven of Moreirense’s last 15 results (47%).
The shape of the game
At home, Rio Ave have no wins, three draws and four defeats in their last 7 home matches — 0.43 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 2.43. Rio Ave have scored five goals, the 14th-highest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Rio Ave have conceded 15 goals, the 16th-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).
At away, Moreirense have one win, two draws and four defeats in their last 7 away matches — 0.71 points per game, scoring 0.71 and conceding 2.00. Moreirense have scored eight goals, the 10th-highest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Moreirense have conceded 14 goals, the 14th-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Rio Ave (16th) and Moreirense (12th) are four points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Moreirense the stronger side, 101 rating points above Rio Ave (1439 v 1540, after at least 281 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 16 February 2026, finished Rio Ave 1–2 Moreirense.
Players to watch
By TACTIX Impact, J. Blesa (4.6 per match over seven appearances, two goals and one assist) and Diogo Bezerra (3.2 per match over seven appearances, three assists) have been Rio Ave’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Rio Ave: J. Blesa 0.9 shots per 90 (618 minutes), a shot in 5 of the last 7 appearances; Diogo Bezerra 1.3 key passes per 90 (554 minutes), a key pass in 3 of the last 7 appearances (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off).
By TACTIX Impact, L. Vonić (5.0 per match over two appearances, one goal and one assist) and Kiko (4.0 per match over seven appearances, one goal) have been Moreirense’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Moreirense: Kiko 2.7 tackles per 90 (625 minutes), a tackle in 7 of the last 7 appearances (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off).
Predicted line-ups
Predicted Rio Ave XI (4-2-3-1): E. van der Gouw, F. Petrasso, Gustavo Mancha, G. Liavas, N. Abbey, T. Nikitscher, A. Ntoi, Diogo Bezerra, Diogo Nascimento, Roland Galčík, Tamble Monteiro — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven.
Predicted Moreirense XI (4-2-3-1): André Ferreira, Gilberto Batista, Kiko, Maracás, Dinis Pinto, N. John, Rodri Alonso, Guilherme Liberato, Landerson, M. Stjepanović, A. Duville-Parsemain — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Primeira Liga
- Head-to-head (last 6): Rio Ave 2 · draws 1 · Moreirense 3 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Rio Ave 1W 1D 3L · Moreirense 2W 1D 2L
Rio Ave vs Moreirense (Primeira Liga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 September 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Rio Ave for / against | Line | Moreirense for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.75 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 2.75 for · 6.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 2.5 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 7 for · 17.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 8 for · 14.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 2.63 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.63 for · 12.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.5 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.38 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.63 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Rio Ave
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Ntoi n 8 | 66.4 | 2 | 0.8 | — |
| T. Nikitscher n 8 | 77.5 | 1.9 | 1.9 | — |
| D. Špikić n 8 | 46.8 | 1.7 | 1 | — |
| S. Garcia n 4 | 70 | 1.6 | 0.3 | — |
| Roland Galčík n 7 | 42.6 | 1.5 | 0.9 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Sellouki n 8 | 53.1 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| S. Clemmensen n 8 | 64.9 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| Diogo Nascimento n 8 | 58.4 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| D. Špikić n 8 | 46.8 | 1.2 | 0 |
| Roland Galčík n 7 | 42.6 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Blesa n 8 | 88.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Diogo Bezerra n 8 | 79.5 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Roland Galčík n 7 | 42.6 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Tamble Monteiro n 8 | 64.9 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Diogo Nascimento n 8 | 58.4 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Vrousai n 8 | 36.6 | 5.2 |
| A. Papakanellos n 8 | 19.5 | 3.5 |
| N. Abbey n 8 | 73.5 | 3.1 |
| T. Nikitscher n 8 | 77.5 | 3 |
| G. Liavas n 8 | 58.8 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. van der Gouw n 8 | 91.1 | 3.5 |
Moreirense
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maranhão n 8 | 30.6 | 3.3 | 2.2 | — |
| Rodri Alonso n 8 | 51.5 | 2.8 | 1.7 | — |
| Guilherme Liberato n 8 | 79.6 | 2.5 | 2.3 | — |
| A. Duville-Parsemain n 8 | 57.8 | 2.1 | 1 | — |
| Dinis Pinto n 8 | 80 | 2 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diogo Travassos n 8 | 53.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Maranhão n 8 | 30.6 | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| A. Duville-Parsemain n 8 | 57.8 | 1.6 | 1 |
| Tiago Andrade n 5 | 46 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Dinis Pinto n 8 | 80 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiago Andrade n 5 | 46 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| João Veloso n 8 | 33.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| A. Duville-Parsemain n 8 | 57.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Kiko Bondoso n 8 | 43.6 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Manuel Ascenção Bebiano Mendonça n 5 | 76.6 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Guilherme Liberato n 8 | 79.6 | 3.2 |
| Kiko n 8 | 85.9 | 2.8 |
| Diogo Travassos n 8 | 53.1 | 2.3 |
| Leandro Henrique Sousa Santos n 8 | 34.3 | 2 |
| Manuel Ascenção Bebiano Mendonça n 5 | 76.6 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| André Ferreira n 8 | 91 | 3.1 |
TACTIX model preview
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Rio Ave v Moreirense — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-02-16 Rio Ave 1–2 Moreirense
- 2025-09-13 Moreirense 3–1 Rio Ave
- 2025-04-13 Moreirense 0–2 Rio Ave
- 2024-11-30 Rio Ave 3–2 Moreirense
- 2024-03-02 Moreirense 0–0 Rio Ave
- 2023-10-01 Rio Ave 0–4 Moreirense
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Rio Ave and Moreirense?
- In their last 6 meetings, Rio Ave won 2, Moreirense won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Rio Ave and Moreirense?
- Recent form — Rio Ave 1W 1D 3L; Moreirense 2W 1D 2L.
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